Duchess

There are still a few things that I'd like to add on or properly complete: Line the sleeves. There should be a draped lining from the sleeves, but I didn't have time (in four years. Ha.) or a suitable material. Add a trim of some variety to the edges of the entari. I'm not sure which direction to go on this one. As an astute viewer at the fair, a self proclaimed scholar of the Ottoman Empire, pointed out I should probably have some feathers from the turban. But I think I'll leave this out. As it is the thing tops 6'4" which was nearly unmanageable in some of the booths and areas. Replace the veil with something in silk, perhaps to match the sleeve drapes.

Good news! This weekend I finally made a big push to finish my ottoman empire costume. The local renaissance festival was having a Silk Road themed weekend and dadgum I wanted to be thematic. So I did. Sadly there aren't any great pictures but I'll see what I can do. And yes it has been nearly four years to the day from when I started this project.

I like this.

I second the recommendation of How to Brew. It contains a lot of information, ranging from very basic to much more advanced, so it will "grow" with you as you become more experienced. I'm also a fan of Northern Brewers. Their extract kits come with some nice basic directions and produce very solid beers. Do look around and see if you have a local shop to support as the staff will most likely be a good resource for your questions. I know I hound the poor folks at Northern Brewer every time I'm in the shop. :)

I'm still quite giddy about being here. I'm sure Stynky will corroborate that I was an unseemly level of excited when he asked me to join the moderating team. A pyrates life me. Yo ho! Unfortunately the lot of you are much better at this than me.

Mission: Thread Necromancer Extraordinaire!

Yeah. I'm kinda off my game...

I can see it. I don't mind it. Mostly.

Interesting thing about honey is that it creates an osmotic pressure that is enough to burst bacteria. Thats why it works to treat things like burns and wounds.

So, basically put mayonnaise on your sunburn?

Now that you mention it...

Thank you for the wishes. Mission, I can't believe after all these years you're giving up your optimism! Though remember that while the communication may be occasional, I'll still be your pal. :)

Duchess likes eye rolling.

Duchess likes that Mission likes to see new material, especially related to period medicine chests and instrument listings

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Wonderful! Ya'll might inspire me to get back to work on my Ottoman Empire stuff...

Grading...

Wait, wait, am I voting on what I want to buy or playing Wil Shatner and loving my priceline bids? What can I get for a whole dollar?

We've got one of those in our shed here. Fair warning, despite the name including the word "portable", they are heavy as hell and not terribly portable. But I do think it is a great idea!

Apropos as I had just declared today shanty day in my world. Thanks for the link!

Well, I think I've heard from everyone involved in the 2010 Gift Exchange. And to the best of my knowledge everything has been resolved fairly to all parties. If this isn't the case,please let me know! So with that in mind I officially declare the Holiday Season over. It was a fun run everyone and thanks to all who participated!

Oh my....

Bwah! I need to get the new game. Besides I just give my pictures to you and wait to see them put them here. Go on. You know you want to. I have at least three more diagrams for origami rabbits.

Hmmm Still interested then. How much would you like for it? Or in trade for it?

If the Combat Handguns one is the paladin press one and not the glock one, I'm interested.